just got back from glasgow having seen Clutch and Kylesa, Kylesa were amazing but Clutch were even better seen them 3 times now and the win-train shows no sign of slowing
Yeah, they are. Dälek was for me the highlight tonight, Isis felt a bit too distant after their very angry and direct show. Killer sound, though. Getting such a huge wall of distorted guitars to sound that clear is a major accomplishment.
Was at a concert on Saturday titled fuzzfest. Mostly stoner and doom metal. Headline act was called off as they all got swine flu (the filthy beggars!). This meant that one of my favourite local bands, The Plastic Gods headlined! Some pics...
In two days, I'll be taking my 13 year-old son to see the Fresh Air tour, headlined by Brother Ali (Evidence from Dilated Peoples is along, as is fellow label-mates Toki Wright and BK-One whose recent Brazilian-influenced album Radio do Canibal has some kickin' tracks).
I've been a big supporter/fan of Ali's fo several years now, and seeing him on stage for what will be the third time (technically), but this'll be the first actual concert.
Better yet? I'll be seeing him on the first night of his welcome home shows. He's been on the road away from his wife and family, friends and city for ten weeks.
Better still? My fiance won tickets to the same night, so she and Tori (her 10 year-old daughter) will be joining William and I.
I expect a grand time to be had, best believe.
To all of you getting to see some of your favourites, I hope the shows exceed(ed) your expectations, that no asshats attempt to spoil the experience for you (don't let 'em!), and that you arrive to and from safely.
ther have been good shows every night in town since friday of last week. i have missed some but i have seen some. there was greatness. i am bruised. GEHENNA hurt my ears, which is a rare feat.
If any U.S. Whitchapel residents live in or near Massachusetts, I would HIGHLY recommend going to see Billy Raygun, Psyched To Die, and The Night Birds in Cambridge on December 5th.
Billy Raygun are extremely catchy, energetic pop-punk from NH, being called one of the best bands around by lots of folks in the pop-punk scene (Jim from The Fake Boys mentioned repeatedly at a recent show that Billy Raygun are 'the best band ever'). It also bears mentioning that these cats aren't even out of high school yet Billy Raygun (I'd listen to 'Katie The Waitress' first)
Psyched to Die and Night Birds each feature ex-members of The Ergs! and Hunchback. PTD are a throwback to Black Flag-era hardcore, and Night Birds are straight-up punky punk punk. Psyched To Die NIGHT BIRDS
The only cool thing about this show is it's my boyfriend's first show ever as Allofher Twitch! So I'm excited. This will be my first foray into the world of merch-girl-dom.